Bengaluru to establish the country’s first Government AI University !

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar resolves to make Karnataka an 'AI-native' State !

(AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. AI-native refers to a centre for AI-based innovation and development.)

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – At the Google I/O Connect India 2026 event held in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the establishment of the country’s first Government AI University.

🚀 Bengaluru to Get India's First Government AI University!

Karnataka is taking a major leap towards becoming an AI-native state.

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The key objectives of this initiative are as follows:

1. State development: To make Karnataka an AI-native State by effectively using AI technology in the fields of administration, education, healthcare and agriculture, thereby improving public services.

2. Solution to traffic congestion: To find effective solutions to Bengaluru’s increasing traffic congestion, caused by its growing population, with the help of AI technology.

3. Technology hub: To develop Karnataka into a strong global technology hub by promoting AI research and expanding infrastructure for data centres and cloud computing (internet-based computing services such as data storage, servers, databases, networking and software).

4. Collaboration: The Government aims to develop the next generation of AI talent through collaboration among educational institutions, industry and the Government.